Chris Harris on Cars
| Chris Harris on Cars | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Motoring |
| Created by | BBC Worldwide |
| Presented by | Chris Harris |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC America |
| Release | July 11 – August 22, 2016 |
| Related | |
| Top Gear | |
Chris Harris on Cars is a British-American motoring television series, presented by Chris Harris, and broadcast by BBC America from July 11, 2016. It is a spinoff show to Top Gear, and is also a television rebooted series of YouTube motoring series Chris Harris on Cars.[1] The series concluded on August 22, 2016 and was replaced by Top Gear America in 2017.[2]
Production[edit]
In July 2016, it was announced that Top Gear presenter Chris Harris would be broadcast on BBC America, starting on July 11, 2016.[3] The show features the same title as Harris' YouTube channel.[1] BBC America have also used the same title card from the Chris Harris on Cars YouTube channel.[3][1]
In September 2016, Harris announced that the show had gone on hiatus, in order for him to concentrate on filming Top Gear.[4] The show has been cancelled due to the announcement of Top Gear America.[2]
Episodes[edit]
| No. | Title | Reviews[5] | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1[6] | Porsche 911 GT3RS • Aston Martin GT12 • McLaren 650S[7] | July 11, 2016 |
| 2 | Episode 2[8] | Ferrari 488 GTB • Ferrari 212[9] | July 18, 2016 |
| 3 | Episode 3[10] | McLaren 570S • Bugatti EB 110[11] | July 25, 2016 |
| 4 | Episode 4[12] | V8 Mercedes-AMG GT S • Citroen 2CV[13] | August 1, 2016 |
| 5 | Episode 5[14] | BMW M3 • Lexus RC F • Porsche Cayman GT4[15] | August 8, 2016 |
| 6 | Episode 6[16] | Mercedes-Benz AMG C63[17] | August 15, 2016 |
| 7 | Episode 7[18] | McLaren P1 • LaFerrari • Porsche 918 Spyder[19] | August 22, 2016 |
Broadcast[edit]
The show is broadcast internationally on BBC Brit in countries such as: Australia, South America, South Africa, Poland and Scandinavia.[20] It will not be aired in the United Kingdom.
Reception[edit]
Chris Harris on Cars is competing against Harris' other new show Chris Harris Drives, which airs on the official Top Gear website.[21] He has since "said goodbye" to his Chris Harris on Cars YouTube channel, as he is "really busy" with his new shows.[22]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Chris Harris on Cars - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
- ^ a b O'Connell, Michael (March 20, 2017). "BBC America Doubles Up on 'Top Gear' with New U.S. Version (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
- ^ a b Perkins, Chris (July 8, 2016). "Chris Harris on Cars - New BBC Car Show for Top Gear Host". Road and Track. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
- ^ "Watch Chris Harris on Cars Episodes Online". SideReel. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ^ "Watch Chris Harris on Cars - Episode Guide - SideReel". SideReel. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
- ^ "Chris Harris on Cars: Episode 1". BBC America. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ^ "Watch Chris Harris on Cars Season 1 Episode 1 Online - SideReel". SideReel. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
- ^ "Chris Harris on Cars: Episode 2". BBC America. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ^ "Watch Chris Harris on Cars Season 1 Episode 2 Online - SideReel". SideReel. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
- ^ "Chris Harris on Cars: Episode k3". BBC America. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ^ "Watch Chris Harris on Cars Season 1 Episode 3 Online - SideReel". SideReel. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ^ "Chris Harris on Cars: Episode 4". BBC America. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ^ "Watch Chris Harris on Cars Season 1 Episode 4 Online - SideReel". SideReel. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ^ "Chris Harris on Cars: Episode 5". SideReel. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ^ "Watch Chris Harris on Cars Season 1 Episode 5 Online - SideReel". SideReel. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ^ "Chris Harris on Cars: Episode 6". SideReel. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ^ "Watch Chris Harris on Cars Season 1 Episode 6 Online - SideReel". SideReel. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ^ "Chris Harris on Cars: Episode 7". SideReel. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ^ "Watch Chris Harris on Cars Season 1 Episode 7 Online - SideReel". SideReel. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ^ John Plunkett and Mark Sweney (July 8, 2016). "Top Gear's Chris Harris builds on YouTube hit with a global BBC show". The Guardian. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
- ^ Garlitos, Kirby (June 16, 2016). "Chris Harris Gets His Own Feature Series On TopGear Website". TopSpeed. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
- ^ Radu, Mihnea (July 18, 2016). "Chris Harris Says Goodbye to His Youtube Channel, Brings Old Crew to Top Gear". autoevolution. Retrieved July 21, 2016.